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Topological matter created on a quantum chip produces quasiparticles with computing power

Non-Abelian anyons are emergent quasiparticles found in exotic quantum states of matter, which could have applications in fault-tolerant topological quantum computing. But performing the manipulations necessary to make these quasiparticles has proved a challenge — now overcome through a happy confluence of theoretical and experimental innovation.

This is a summary of: Iqbal, M. et al. Non-Abelian topological order and anyons on a trapped-ion processor Nature 626, 505–511 (2024).

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-04126-8

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